For me to get Eskoms connection i must pay R8000. 00

For me to get Eskoms connection i must pay R8000. 00. My uncle had a site (Thafeni Location in Debe Nek) that has Eskom's big pole in the corner, since the was no house there theres no electricity, so begining of August 2022 i used the site to build my house i then went to Eskom to apply for electricity and i was told to wait for 2024 budget or pay R8000.00, im not even working where must i get R8000.00 & how must i survive without electricity for 2 years? Can someone please help me this is utter nonsense, i went to KING WILLIAMS TOWN eskom offices twice without success i even called the manager in EAST LONDON & i just waisted my time and airtime